Stracks Dam School (Closed 2015)

About the School

  • Stracks Dam School in Myerstown, PA serves 26 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
  • The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 26:1.
  • It offers a co–educational elementary and middle school program affiliated with the Amish orientation and Solomon Schechter Day Schools.
  • As a rural private school, it provides education for families seeking a faith–based environment aligned with other religious traditions.
  • Nearby Myerstown schools serving grades 1–8 have enrollment sizes ranging from 23 to 114 students and student–teacher ratios between 8:1 and 18:1.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Stracks Dam School?
The application deadline for Stracks Dam School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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